Post-Game Talk: Jets 3 - Caps 2 in OT

[roccerfeller]

Iafallo did just about everything right on that top line. Go to the net, hard on the board battles, see him up the ice behind Scheifele defending the neutral zone. Probably our most underrated player, with those Copp like defensive chops. Maybe when Vilardi comes back, Scotty will keep him up there in the top 6.

I think that was the worst game I saw Namestnikov play this year, handling the puck. Like he heard footsteps or saw the KGB in the building.

This is why he was so successful when he played with kopitar on the first line in LA

 

[Gm0ney]

Ok I need help. How can the Jets clinch when Calgary could catch us (13games left with 77 points)? Couldn’t Minny & Flames mathematically catch us?

The teams chasing will play each other.

Calgary could theoretically catch us (79 points + 12 games remaining = 103 possible), but St. Louis can't (83 points + 9 games remaining = 101 possible). So there's only 7 teams that can finish ahead of us. And some of them do play against each other so it's probably something less than that.

 

[Jet]

When he plays well he is but the problem is he shits the bed too often .

The difference between the two in my mind is Stanley is generally solid with some 'oh f***' moments intermingled, whereas Fleury seems to either play a strong game or be nearly unplayable.

Pick your poison.

 

[Jets 31]

Winning is great and all... but Im still bummed out that Innana and Stumbledore didnt just reappear after the site reset and we all kept posting like it never happened... I feel empty inside.

Also why is it so hard to post a gif now haha.

Some on here probably wish i had that problem.

 

[JetsUK]

He took enough crosschecks to kill Kaprizov in the corner there.

Angry Michael Russo may have to write another column.

Can't catch any games atm but great to see the lads notch a playoff spot -- hopefully they're at full strength by the 1st round. Super happy to see Cole P progressing and the team playing some vintage Jets 24-25 Pack o' Hounds hockey down the stretch.

Now for the conference title...

 

[johnnyonthspot]

https://scontent.fyyc2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/486049378_1213945927403752_4069744123420614878_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s640x640_tt6&_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=833d8c&_nc_ohc=C2idUzTtrm8Q7kNvgEmNSr1&_nc_oc=AdkGwkr-skPXYRosdPw6SOkqOYHNzBS4KEJ3pW4ulii2ck6vRVvx9yaqkVj7Y2kbse8&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent.fyyc2-1.fna&_nc_gid=kCsFFtEp-IWH2OgWqShNZw&oh=00_AYG19w4P6j5899Cgirj3h1vzKUqVvw2XOcYq45-LyohitQ&oe=67E9DD54

Other angle

Amazing pic too bad he has one skate out of the rink

 

[buggs]

Some on here probably wish i had that problem.

No, not really. Our moral compass turned out to be a sock puppet, not that said sock puppet was always wrong, but the lack of integrity/honesty tends to devalue ones opinions. Keep it tasteful and when requested, provide balance.

Speaking of Suzanne I had a poster of her because I was not allowed to have the rather more famous poster of Farrah.

Speaking of hockey what a remarkably enjoyable game to watch. I was very pleased with the way the Jets played as Washington is playing extremely well and I wasn't sure we'd match up that well missing Vilardi and Pionk. Kudos to the boys and to Arniel, who I expressed my trust in prior to puck drop.

Loving Samberg and he still has room for growth. The little kid who's finger should be in a dike sure potted a nice goal.

 

[Gm0ney]

The difference between the two in my mind is Stanley is generally solid with some 'oh f***' moments intermingled, whereas Fleury seems to either play a strong game or be nearly unplayable.

Pick your poison.

Stanley's been fine with Miller all year. He's almost certainly reached his ceiling (6-7 dman with the warts that entails) but in that role, he's mostly been fine.

It'd be nice if the Jets had put a little more effort into trying other options (or upgrading at the deadline), but between Stanley and Fleury, Stanley's been better.

He's been fine the last two games...Maybe he did get better in the pressbox!

 

[JetsUK]

What I've been mostly impressed with is how:

A> he goes into battles with gusto - no shyness.
B> he retains possession of the puck under intense physical pressure, often against men substantially bigger than him.

He's starting to give Martin St. Louis vibes. It's pretty obvious he focused on leg/ core training in the offseason and it's starting to show.

With this development I'd like to see him given another shot at 2C out of camp. He might not be fleetest of foot, but this new puck strength could allow him to be very effective there.

Zackly this.

Have often said that Perfetti plays like a centre regardless of position, and whilst it's great to see him playing a stronger board game, can't help but feel that his ability to distribute the puck and his ability to see plays before the development makes him a solid candidate for 2c. Maybe he can take some faceoff lessons from the Barron.

 

[raideralex99]

Calgary could theoretically catch us (79 points + 12 games remaining = 103 possible), but St. Louis can't (83 points + 9 games remaining = 101 possible). So there's only 7 teams that can finish ahead of us. And some of them do play against each other so it's probably something less than that.

The odds of the Flames winning 12 in a row are a million to one ... they play VGK x2, Stars, Avs, Kings, Wild plus the Jets would have to lose 10 straight.
Flames have a slim shot of even making the playoffs with their schedule.
Realistically looking at the schedule VGK and Dallas have a shot at over taking the Jets in the standings with the Avs and Kings having an outside shot everything is next to impossible.

 

[Jets 31]

When i played net if a guy hit the post on me i always yelled " PING " just to rub it in.

 

[surixon]

Zackly this.

Have often said that Perfetti plays like a centre regardless of position, and whilst it's great to see him playing a stronger board game, can't help but feel that his ability to distribute the puck and his ability to see plays before the development makes him a solid candidate for 2c. Maybe he can take some faceoff lessons from the Barron.

They just have tell him he's going to be it and let him prep for it over the summer.

Hard to be good at draws if you don't practice much for them.

 

[Gm0ney]

The odds of the Flames winning 12 in a row are a million to one ... they play VGK x2, Stars, Avs, Kings, Wild plus the Jets would have to lose 10 straight.
Flames have a slim shot of even making the playoffs with their schedule.
Realistically looking at the schedule VGK and Dallas have a shot at over taking the Jets in the standings with the Avs and Kings having an outside shot everything is next to impossible.

Yes, it's only mathematically possible, not at all probable. But we've clinched a playoff spot because St. Louis overtaking us is not possible in any scenario.

If the Jets go 5-5-0 over their last 10 games, Dallas would need to go 9-3-0 or better over their last 12 to finish ahead. (Edit: Vegas only has 11 games left, so they'd have to go 9-2-0).

 

[voyageur]

Stanley's been fine with Miller all year. He's almost certainly reached his ceiling (6-7 dman with the warts that entails) but in that role, he's mostly been fine.

It'd be nice if the Jets had put a little more effort into trying other options (or upgrading at the deadline), but between Stanley and Fleury, Stanley's been better.

He's been fine the last two games...Maybe he did get better in the pressbox!

Home ice is the best time to deploy Stanley, control the matchups. I think you have to look at every opponent differently, certainly Arniel and his staff prescout teams they play against. Knowing it's a physical game at home, you want Stanley in those matchups. When the Jets go out on the road will be interesting to see if Arniel makes any changes.

I still don't see the end result as Stanley and Schenn when Pionk comes back to the lineup. Arniel might have some different combinations still to look at. Maybe Pionk goes in with Stanley, to create speed on 3 pairings.

 

[Mortimer Snerd]

This team gets up for big games and tonight's was the biggest. Third period was impressive couldn't finish them off. OT and Nik wins it

Agree - though 2nd period was bad (except for the goal ).

Funny ... we get outplayed in the 2nd but score the only goal. They get outplayed in the 3rd but score the only goal. Hockey.

I missed the 1st period but mostly liked Jets in the last 2+.

Something I have to say: Stanley was good. Not just pretty good, or OK, actually good.

 

[Royale With Cheese]

Was there ever a Jet like Stanley in the original Jets 1.0? Not singling anyone out here, but for a 6-7 D man I'm not sure I've seen so much discussion. With Stanley it seems to be there whether he plays or not.

Who was the Jets 1.0 whipping boy?

 

[raideralex99]

Stanley's been fine with Miller all year. He's almost certainly reached his ceiling (6-7 dman with the warts that entails) but in that role, he's mostly been fine.

It'd be nice if the Jets had put a little more effort into trying other options (or upgrading at the deadline), but between Stanley and Fleury, Stanley's been better.

He's been fine the last two games...Maybe he did get better in the pressbox!

Some times a time out is needed and you have to learn from your mistakes ... what you can do and what you can't do.
I think when you PB your bottom players especially after making a few mistakes they come back hungrier.
Also a good coach knows which players can success against certain teams.

 

[Crocket]

The difference between the two in my mind is Stanley is generally solid with some 'oh f***' moments intermingled, whereas Fleury seems to either play a strong game or be nearly unplayable.

Pick your poison.

I don't think I've seen Fluery play as bad as Stan's worst. He's just a better skater and more skilled player. But at 3L, Stan can be serviceable. He's a complete liability in the playoffs though. Too fast for him.

 

[raideralex99]

Was there ever a Jet like Stanley in the original Jets 1.0? Not singling anyone out here, but for a 6-7 D man I'm not sure I've seen so much discussion. With Stanley it seems to be there whether he plays or not.

Who was the Jets 1.0 whipping boy?

There was no social media during Jets 1.0. In the old days they just made jokes if a player was bad.

 

[voyageur]

There was no social media during Jets 1.0. In the old days they just made jokes if a player was bad.

Cronin. Bautin. Ulanov.

 

[WolfHouse]

Tenor gifs in particular don't seem to work. Giphy is fine. You can save the image from Tenor and post from your local...that also works.

Thats usually what I do with tenor but doesnt work lately - its a shame because it really was some high end brilliance i was posted - not just my usual titties

 

[WolfHouse]

Some on here probably wish i had that problem.

I was posting a Suzanne Somers gif.... wtf!!! The intro of Bobby Ewing and Suzanne Somers ill fates sitcom

 

[Adam da bomb]

I don't think I've seen Fluery play as bad as Stan's worst. He's just a better skater and more skilled player. But at 3L, Stan can be serviceable. He's a complete liability in the playoffs though. Too fast for him.

I think Stan will be better in playoffs when it is more physical and less penalties are called and he is able to be physical.

 

[WolfHouse]

Was there ever a Jet like Stanley in the original Jets 1.0? Not singling anyone out here, but for a 6-7 D man I'm not sure I've seen so much discussion. With Stanley it seems to be there whether he plays or not.

Who was the Jets 1.0 whipping boy?

Freddy Olausson was the Jets 1.0 whipping boy... but he was better than Stan

Tons of garbage Dmen overplaying their value while we dumped better players for them back then - probably too many to just pick one to be a whipping boy

 

[10Ducky10]

Amazing pic too bad he has one skate out of the rink

How do you stay so positive?
What is your secret?